Machine Grinder
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hayes, London, UB3 3EX |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MACHGRIND_1750662835 |
Summary
Machine Grinder
Job Type: Full time
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Location: Hayes, London
Salary: Up to £34,078.69
Sector: Aerospace
To support the MRO workshop by performing high-precision grinding operations on aircraft components using cylindrical and surface grinding machines, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and company procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To operate all types of grinding machines to fine limits.
- To be able to work unsupervised/ minimal supervision.
- To be able to read and understand technical drawings.
- To be able to work with cylindrical and surface grinding machines.
- An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company's environmental procedures.
- You will be required to maintain Practical Experience Record (PER) book.
- You may be required to train personnel with a specified area subject to your qualifications and experience.
- All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with Safety and Environmental Regulations and Company Procedures.
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Required:
- Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English
- Extensive experience working internal and external grinding machines. Knowledge of both essential
- Aerospace background not essential but would be preferred
- Experience of working with cylindrical and surface grinding machines
- Knowledge of CNC grinding preferable
- Able to use their own initiative
- Strong analytical skill set.
- Good communicator- ability to communicate with staff on business, and other issues that affect the business
- Good planning, organisation and administration skills, PC literate
- Able to maintain performance under pressure
- Ability to make decisions and problem solving skills
- Able to communicate with all levels of Management
- Willingness to learn new skills to help the Company achieve its targets
- Able to communicate with all levels of Management
- Must be a strong team player willing to improve and learn methods and processes with the attitude to pass on knowledge and help with the improvement of the working environment within the Plating department
Working Conditions:
- The position requires from time to time flexibility in working hours including working overtime at weekends.
- The nature of the job requires the applicant to come into contact with various greases and oils.
- The position involves the training and use of overhead cranes.
- The job requires the applicant to understand manual handling.
- The job requires the use of hand tools and power tools.
- The position involves the use of complex machinery.
Compliance and Onboarding:
- Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted.
- Mandatory Training will be required.
Benefits of the Role:
- Competitive Salary Package
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Discounted Flight Benefits
- Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts
- Seasonal Company Events
About us:
Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.
If you are interested in hearing more about the Machine Grinder role, please contact Josh on 020 7248 0000.